Read the paragraph.(1) Playing a team sport such as soccer or lacrosse can help a child learn important life skills, such as sportsmanship, loyalty, and discipline. (2) Sports also give children a chance to have fun with their friends. (3) However, being on a team can also put undue pressure on a child, canceling out the positive effects. (4) Generally though, the majority of children who play team sports have a positive experience, perform better in school, and develop strong relationships with others.
Rany is conducting research to support his claim that happy people are more productive in their jobs than unhappy people, and he finds this text in a reliable source.(1) There are many different factors that affect workplace productivity. (2) Research tells us that an employee’s level of happiness can impact how he or she performs. (3) In fact, one study showed that people who identified as being happy are twelve percent more productive than their colleagues. (4) An employee’s interest level in a given subject or task and ability level are other factors that play a role in how that person does his or her job.
Which of these are reliable Internet sources for conducting research? Select three options.sites run by universitiessites that anyone can editUS government sitesonline newspaper sitesanonymously authored sites
Read the paragraph.(1) Baseball is unique because it is the only sport in America that does not have a time clock—although tennis and softball are not timed, either. (2) Instead, games last for nine innings, unless there is a tie after the ninth, in which case they go extra innings. (3) Nine-inning games last an average of three hours. (4) Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but the end is always the most exciting part. (5) Most people in the US watch baseball and are fans of their hometown team.
Which elements must be included to make a claim effective? Select three options.the author’s viewpoint on the essay’s topicthe major reasons for the author’s viewpointthe author’s rebuttal to those who disagreethe evidence that supports the author’s reasonsthe overall topic of the author’s essay
Read the claim and counterclaim.Claim: In order to provide students with the most well-rounded education and the greatest opportunity to succeed, school days should be extended.Counterclaim: If school days were extended, children would not have time to participate in other enriching activities, such as spending time with friends.
Read the paragraph.(1) Baseball is unique because it is the only sport in America that does not have a time clock—although tennis and softball are not timed, either. (2) Instead, games last for nine innings, unless there is a tie after the ninth, in which case they go extra innings. (3) Nine-inning games last an average of three hours. (4) Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but the end is always the most exciting part. (5) Most people in the US watch baseball and are fans of their hometown team.
A line of reasoning that presents the opposite side of the author’s argument is called a .
Which sentence contains an element of bias?
Which of the these are reliable sources when conducting research? Select four options.local newspaperssocial mediaelectronic textbookslegal documentsscholarly journalspersonal blogs
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